Are Western Sanctions Enabling A System Of Endemic Corruption In Ukraine?
Corruption is the enemy of successful governance. It jeopardises the reign of democracy and hinders the proper rule of law.
Government Agencies Seek Apple's Assistance To Unlock Arvind Kejriwal's iPhone
Delhi CM Kejriwal is facing an ED inquiry over alleged fund misuse in AAP's Goa campaign; ED is seeking Apple's aid for iPhone access.
S. Korea's 'Have a Career or Have a Family' Mentality to Blame for Lowest Birth Rate in the World, Study
As women continue to prioritise their careers and finances, South Korea has seen its birth rate decrease to detrimentally low levels.
George Economou: Establishment do-gooder or Putin's puppet?
In May 2023, the Wall Street Journal dubbed George Economou the 'bad boy' of shipping, capturing the Greek magnate's penchant for controversial deals.
Taxpayers Footing ISIS Bride's £250,000 Legal Fees As She Tries To Return To UK
Shamima Begum, who left the UK to join the ISIS, lost another appeal against the UK government's decision to strip her of her British citizenship.
Elon Musk Weighs In Tucker Carlson's Take on Nancy Pelosi's Stock Picks That Outshine Warren Buffett's
Pelosi's investments, including in tech firms like Databricks and Nvidia, prompt scrutiny amid allegations of conflicts of interest.
Engineer Says Baltimore Bridge Collapse 'Unusual': 'Unconnected Bridge Decks Should Never Have Collapsed'
An engineer reveals that while the collision is substantial, a continuous through truss bridge like the Key Bridge is most unlikely to collapse.
Train Strikes London 2024: Dates, Ticket Refunds, Which Lines Are Affected
London Underground staff will go on strike on two separate occasions in April and May over ongoing pay and working condition disputes.
UK Court Set To Issue Julian Assange Extradition Ruling
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will find out Tuesday whether he can mount a final UK legal bid to challenge his extradition from Britain to the United States, court listings showed.
Medicana Health Group meets growing demand for excellence in UK Private Healthcare
Leading healthcare provider Medicana Health Group is expanding to the UK, leveraging its expertise to meet the rising demand for superior healthcare.
Elon Musk's X To Cover Legal Bills Of Canadian Doctor Who Said COVID Vaccines Were Unnecessary
Elon Musk-led X backs free speech but struggles to attract creators despite big monetisation plans.
More Than 130 Kidnapped Nigerian Schoolchildren Released
More than 130 schoolchildren kidnapped by gunmen in northwestern Nigeria earlier this month were released unharmed on Sunday, officials and the army said.
Brazil Police Arrest 'Masterminds' Of Rio Council Member's 2018 Murder
Brazilian police on Sunday arrested three current and former officials who allegedly masterminded the 2018 assassination of Rio de Janeiro city councilor Marielle Franco.
Slovakia Votes For President Amid Deep Divisions Over Ukraine
Slovaks voted on Saturday in the first round of a tight presidential election pitting the Moscow-leaning ruling camp against a pro-Kyiv candidate amid deep divisions on the war in neighbouring Ukraine.
Hong Kong's New National Security Law Comes Into Force
Hong Kong's new national security law came into force on Saturday, putting into immediate effect tough penalties of up to life imprisonment for crimes including treason and insurrection.
Gang Violence Drives Thousands From Haiti's Capital, Hunger Sets In
Rampant gang violence in Port-au-Prince has triggered the exodus of tens of thousands of people from the Haitian capital where Friday charred bodies lay in the streets and residents battled a growing food security crisis.
Russia Arrests Concert Hall Gunmen As Death Toll Rises To 115
Russia on Saturday said it had arrested 11 people -- including four gunmen -- over the attack on a Moscow concert hall claimed by the Islamic State, as the death toll rose to 115.
Controversial TikToker Tells Followers To 'Invade and Claim Empty Homes' Under US Squatters Rights
TikToker promotes loopholes to claim property ownership by living there for years, but legality varies by location and takes time.
Bank Of England Freezes Interest Rate At 16-year High
The Bank of England on Thursday held its key interest rate at a 16-year high, opting against a reduction as inflation remains elevated despite recent slowdowns.
Gangs Make Advances As Conditions In Haiti Worsen
Haiti's gangs have made advances in Port-au-Prince, a UN official reported Thursday, with political parties inching toward forming a transition government and new bloodshed roiling the troubled Caribbean nation.
Rishi Sunak's New Housing for Asylum Seekers Will Cost Taxpayers a Shocking £46m
A scathing report by the spending watchdog shows Sunak's plan for asylum seekers to be housed across RAF sites and in a barge will cost £46 million extra.
China Blasts Criticism Of New Hong Kong Security Law As 'Smears'
China blasted critics of Hong Kong's new national security law on Wednesday, after Western powers and the United Nations said it would further curtail freedoms in the city.
Afghan Girls And Women Cling To Glitchy, Lonesome Online Learning
Sequestered at home in a remote Afghan town, 18-year-old Shekiba often roams the house hunting for the patchy internet signal that is her last link to an education.
Creating High Quality, Sustainable Low-Rise Commercial Buildings
We've entered a world where many high-quality, human-health-benefiting features are now available at a previously impossible price. Here's how to tap into it.
Messi Fans To Get 50 Percent Refund For Hong Kong Fiasco
Fans who snapped up tickets to watch Lionel Messi in Hong Kong, only for him to sit out the friendly, will get a 50-percent refund -- as long as they don't launch legal action.
Easy Does It: The Bank Of Japan's Experiment
The Bank of Japan announced a seismic change in direction on Tuesday, hiking interest rates for the first time in 17 years.
Bank Of Japan Hikes Rates For First Time Since 2007
Japan's central bank pulled the plug Tuesday on its ultra-aggressive monetary stimulus programme, hiking rates for the first time since the global financial crisis.
Voters Slam Rishi Sunak: He's 'Weak, Useless, Incompetent, Untrustworthy, Rubbish'
As Labour supporters champion Keir Starmer for his honesty and competence, Tory voters describe Rishi Sunak as a "weak, useless, rich idiot".
World Bank Plans $6 Billion Of Financial Support For Egypt
The World Bank is planning to give Egypt more than $6 billion in financial assistance over the next three years to help it meet its development priorities, the Washington-based lender announced Monday.
US Supreme Court Examines Govt Efforts To Curb Online Misinformation
The US Supreme Court was hearing arguments on Monday in a social media case involving free speech rights and government efforts to curb misinformation online.